Duxons Turn is in Hemel Hempstead and in Dacorum district. HP2 4SB is located in the Adeyfield East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hemel Hempstead. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Duxons Turn, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 4SB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HP2 4TB, HP2 4QZ, HP2 4RA, HP2 4RB, HP2 4RJ, HP2 4QY, HP2 4RE, HP2 4QU, HP2 4QS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HP2 4SB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.4% | 50.2% | 0.8% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 50.6% | 49.8% | -0.8% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of HP2 4SB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.9% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 26.8% | 28.3% | 1.5% | 37.9% | -9.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.5% | 55.9% | 2.4% | 44.2% | 11.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 0.8% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 8.1% | 0.6% | 9.1% | -1.0% |
| Widowed | 9.6% | 6.9% | -2.7% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 40.4% | 47.3% | 6.9% | 48.4% | -1.1% |
| Good health | 37.7% | 37.9% | 0.2% | 33.6% | 4.3% |
| Fair health | 16.2% | 12.1% | -4.1% | 12.7% | -0.6% |
| Bad health | 3% | 2.7% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.3% | 20.2% | -10.1% | 18.2% | 2.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.9% | 14.5% | -0.4% | 9.6% | 4.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.2% | 11.7% | -4.5% | 13.4% | -1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 6.9% | 4.7% | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.6% | 12.5% | 2.9% | 16.9% | -4.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.1% | 30.2% | 9.1% | 33.8% | -3.6% |
| Other | 5.7% | 4% | -1.7% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 2.6% | 2.7% | 0.1% | 3.1% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 1.4% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 2% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 92.1% | 87.5% | -4.6% | 81.4% | 6.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
In this area, 83.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.1% | 83.5% | -8.6% | 83.2% | 0.3% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 9.1% | 6.8% | 6.1% | 3.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.6% | 2.4% | -0.2% | 5.6% | -3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.7% | 82.9% | -8.8% | 83.2% | -0.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 8.7% | 8.3% | 9.8% | -1.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 6% | 4.5% | 2.9% | 3.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 6% | 1% | -5.0% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.5% | 76.7% | 3.8% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 5.6% | 0.9% | 4.7% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 7.9% | 13.5% | -5.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.8% | 37.2% | 5.6% |
| Christian | 46.5% | 46.2% | 0.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Muslim | 3% | 6.5% | -3.5% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Duxons Turn was 619.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 218.0% higher than the Adeyfield East average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Duxons Turn has the 3rd highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Adeyfield East and the 10th highest crime rate of 468 local areas in Dacorum .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 95.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 84.2%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 66% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| D And E 54 Duxons Turn, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire Other, an established residential building | £950,000 | 2023-02-27 | £956,624 |
| 79 Duxons Turn, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire Other, an established residential building | £960,000 | 2016-02-15 | £1,132,509 |
HP2 4SB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 90 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Education | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heath Lane Nursery School Heath Lane , HP1 1TT | 3out of 4 | 2,966 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobletts Manor Infants' School Adeyfield Road , HP2 5JS | 3out of 4 | 489 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hobletts Manor Junior School Adeyfield Road , HP2 5JS | 3out of 4 | 612 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jupiter Primary School Jupiter Drive , HP2 5NT | 3out of 4 | 1,101 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadfield Academy Windmill Road , HP2 4BX | 2out of 4 | 1,444 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leverstock Green Church of England Primary School Green Lane , Leverstock Green HP2 4SA | 3out of 4 | 1,458 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Adeyfield Academy Longlands , HP2 4DE | 1out of 4 | 902 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Astley Cooper School St Agnell's Lane , HP2 7HL | 3out of 4 | 2,053 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longdean School Rumballs Rd , HP3 8JB | 3out of 4 | 2,105 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hemel Hempstead School Heath Lane , HP1 1TX | 3out of 4 | 3,037 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Laureate Academy Warners End Road , HP1 3DW | 1out of 4 | 3,111 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dacorum Education Support Centre 30 Tenzing Road , HP2 4HS | 4out of 4 | 644 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodfield School Malmes Croft , Leverstock Green HP3 8RL | 4out of 4 | 1,786 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Haywood Grove School St Agnell's Lane , HP2 7BG | 3out of 4 | 1,901 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redbourn Park Independent School Grovehill Youth Centre , Stevenage Rise HP2 6BH | - not rated | 2,016 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Collett School Lockers Park Lane , HP1 1TQ | 3out of 4 | 2,924 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maylands Cafe | 1 Maylands Avenue | 136 yd | |
| Windmill Sandwich Bar | 6 Maylands Avenue | 153 yd | |
| Starbucks | Unit 2, Maylands Plaza, Maylands Avenue | 167 yd | |
| Dacorum Cafe | 13 Mark Road | 203 yd | |
| Deshi Spice | 9-10 Mark Road | 203 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crabtree | The Crabtree, 2 Leverstock Green Road | 483 yd | |
| Hemel Hempstead Football Club | Hemel Hempstead Town Football Club, Vauxhall Road | 665 yd | |
| The Plough | The Plough, Leverstock Green Road | 906 yd | |
| The Jubilee | The Jubilee, The Queens Square | 952 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs | Unit 7, Maylands Plaza, Maylands Avenue | 167 yd | |
| Subway | Unit 3, Travelodge, Maylands Avenue | 670 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Unit 2, Travelodge, Maylands Avenue | 788 yd | |
| The Royal | 6 The Queens Square | 955 yd | |
| New Happy Garden | 18 The Queens Square | 955 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Stores Ltd | Unit 8, Maylands Plaza, Maylands Avenue | 167 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | Unit 1, The Peoplebuilding Estate, Maylands Avenue | 327 yd | |
| Co-Op Stores | 46-48 The Queens Square | 930 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nuffield Health Hemel Hempstead Fitness & Wellbeing Gym MAYLANDS AVENUE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 381 yd |
| High Street Green Playing Field CONNAUGHT CLOSE | grass pitches | 618 yd |
| Hemel Hempstead Town Fc VAUXHALL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 677 yd |
| Our Gym MARK HOUSE MARK HOUSE MARK ROAD | health and fitness suite | 722 yd |
| Hobletts Manor Junior School ADEYFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 731 yd |
| Reith Fields EVEREST WAY | grass pitches, tennis courts | 900 yd |
| The Adeyfield School LONGLANDS | grass pitches | 937 yd |
| Spirit Health Club (Hemel Hempstead) BREAKSPEAR WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 992 yd |
| Adeyfield Community Centre ADEYFIELD COMMUNITY CENTRE ADEYFIELD COMMUNITY CENTRE THE QUEENS SQUARE | 997 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 66.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 22.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 22.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 22.2% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 22.2% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.